GOLDEN WONDER

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Golden Wonder.
Variety Name: Golden WonderRights Holder | Breeder: J. BROWNCountry of Origin: United United KingdomYear of of introduction: 1906
This is a very tasty traditional Irish potato and the most floury potato variety available. Skin finish is rough and russet with pale lemon-cream coloured flesh.

This variety is suitable for boiling,steaming or chipping but may be too dry for roasting. As with Pinks steaming may produce better results than boiling.

Characteristics
 
  • Tuber skin colour: White to yellow
  • Tuber eye colour: Yellow
  • Primary tuber flesh colour: Cream
  • Tuber shape: Oval
  • Tuber eye depth: Shallow to medium
  • Tuber skin texture: Rough

News for this Potato Variety

Seed potatoes ready for planting
June 04, 2022

Potato growers in Ireland urged to order seed now for 2023 - or take a huge risk

Brexit could lead to a significant shortage of potatoes for Irish consumers by 2023, experts have warned. It makes sense for potato growers to contact seed producers now to organise fresh seed for the 2023 season.
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Ireland has its first dedicated potato supplier to chippers
October 12, 2021

Ireland has its first dedicated potato supplier to chippers

Meadowfresh Foods in Tallow, Co. Waterford and O'Shea Farms/Iverk Produce, based in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, have joined forces to become Ireland’s first dedicated fresh chipping potato packer and distributor.
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